T- Shaped Brush Head Assembly

ABSTRACT

A T-shaped brush head assembly for cleaning hard to reach surfaces includes a brush head, which in turn comprises a housing and a plurality of bristles. The bristles are attached to and extend from the housing. A first set of the bristles and a second set of the bristles are positioned proximate to a first end and a second end of the housing, respectively. The first set of the bristles is volumetrically larger than the second set of the bristles so that the brush head is substantially T-shaped. A user can grasp a handle, which is attached to and which extends from the second end of the housing, to manipulate the brush head to clean a surface.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (1) Field of the Invention

The disclosure relates to cleaning brushes and more particularly pertains to a new cleaning brush for cleaning hard to reach surfaces. The present invention discloses a cleaning brush having a T-shaped brush head for cleaning hard to reach surfaces.

(2) Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98

The prior art relates to cleaning brushes, which may comprise cleaning brushes having L-shaped brush heads, manually rotatable brush heads, tapered brush heads, brush heads extending bidirectionally from handles, and cuboid brush heads. What is lacking in the prior art is a cleaning brush having a T-shaped brush head.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a brush head, which in turn comprises a housing and a plurality of bristles. The bristles are attached to and extend from the housing. A first set of the bristles and a second set of the bristles are positioned proximate to a first end and a second end of the housing, respectively. The first set of the bristles is volumetrically larger than the second set of the bristles so that the brush head is substantially T-shaped. A handle is attached to and extends from the second end of the housing. The handle is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user, positioning the user to manipulate the brush head to clean a surface.

Another embodiment of the disclosure includes a method comprising a provision step, wherein a T-shaped brush head assembly, as described above, is provided. Additional steps include grasping of the handle in a hand of a user, and manipulating the brush head on a surface to that the bristles clean the surface.

There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.

The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a side view of a T-shaped brush head assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is an isometric perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is an isometric perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is an in-use view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a flow diagram for a method utilizing an embodiment of the disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 6 thereof, a new cleaning brush embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.

As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 6 , the T-shaped brush head assembly 10 generally comprises a brush head 12, which in turn comprises a housing 14 and a plurality of bristles 16. The bristles 16 are attached to and extend from the housing 14. A first set 18 of the bristles 16 and a second set 20 of the bristles 16 are positioned proximate to a first end 22 and a second end 24 of the housing 14, respectively. The first set 18 of the bristles 16 is volumetrically larger than the second set 20 of the bristles 16 so that the brush head 12 is substantially T-shaped. A handle 26 is attached to and extends from the second end 24 of the housing 14. The handle 26 is configured to be grasped in a hand of a user, positioning the user to manipulate the brush head 12 to clean a surface.

The first set 18 of the bristles 16 and the second set 20 of the bristles 16 each have a cross-sectional profile 28, which can be substantially rectangular, substantially square, as shown in FIG. 2 , substantially circular, substantially ovoid, substantially triangular, substantially hexagonal, substantially octagonal, or the like. While a variety of cross-sectional profiles 28 are anticipated, each brush head 12 is substantially T-shaped, which facilitates its use in cleaning hard to reach surfaces, such as surfaces that define cervices, corners, and the like. Additionally, the present invention anticipates plurality of bristles 16 having a variety of densities and a variety of stiffnesses, which render the brush head 12 suitable for cleaning a variety of surfaces, such as, but not limited to, porcelain, glass, metal, wood, and the like.

With the cross-sectional profiles 28 of the first set 18 of the bristles 16 and the second set 20 of the bristles 16 being either substantially rectangular or substantially square, each bristle 16 has a respective length 30 so that the plurality of bristles 16 comprises bristles 16 having a variety of lengths 30. Respective bristles 16 may be positioned on the housing 14 such that edges 32 of the first set 18 of the bristles 16 and the second set 20 of the bristles 16 are rounded, as is shown in FIG. 1 .

As shown in FIG. 2 , the housing 14 is cylindrical. In this configuration, each bristle 16 has a respective length 30 so that the plurality of bristles 16 comprises bristles 16 having a variety of lengths 30. The cross-sectional profiles 28 of the first set 18 of the bristles 16 and the second set 20 of the bristles 16 are substantially rectangular, substantially square, substantially circular, substantially ovoid, substantially triangular, substantially hexagonal, or substantially octagonal. The present invention also anticipates the housing 14 being rectangular or T-shaped.

The handle 26 may comprise elastomer so that the handle 26 is resiliently flexible, which is advantageous in cleaning some hard to reach surfaces. The present invention also anticipates the handle 26 being substantially rigid.

The handle 26 may comprise a first section 34 and a second section 36, with the first section 34 extending substantially linearly from the second end 24 of the housing 14 and the second section 36 extending angularly from the first section 34. The handle 26 thus is bent, which facilitates reaching some hard to reach surfaces. The present invention also anticipates the handle 26 being linear. The second section 36 comprises a conical segment 38, which is distal from the first section 34 and which is configured to deter slippage of the hand of the user from the handle 26.

In use, the T-shaped brush head 12 assembly 10 enables a method of cleaning a surface 40. The method comprises a provision step 42, which entails providing a T-shaped brush head assembly 10 according to the specification above. A first operational step 44 of the method 40 is grasping the handle 26 in a hand of a user. A second operational step 46 of the method 40 is manipulating the brush head 12 on a surface such that the bristles 16 clean the surface, such as a toilet, as shown in FIG. 4 , a sink, as shown in FIG. 5 , and the like.

With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements. 

I claim:
 1. A T-shaped brush head assembly comprising: a brush head comprising: a housing, and a plurality of bristles attached to and extending from the housing, the plurality of bristles comprising a first set of bristles and a second set of bristles positioned proximate to a first end and a second end of the housing, respectively, the first set of the bristles being volumetrically larger than the second set of the bristles, such that the brush head is substantially T-shaped; and a handle attached to and extending from the second end of the housing, wherein the handle is configured for grasping in a hand of a user, positioning the user for manipulating the brush head for cleaning a surface.
 2. The T-shaped brush head assembly of claim 1, wherein the first set of the bristles and the second set of the bristles each have a cross-sectional profile, the cross-sectional profiles are substantially rectangular, substantially square, substantially circular, substantially ovoid, substantially triangular, substantially hexagonal, or substantially octagonal.
 3. The T-shaped brush head assembly of claim 2, wherein: the cross-sectional profiles of the first set of the bristles and the second set of the bristles are substantially rectangular or substantially square; each bristle has a respective length, such that the plurality of bristles comprises bristles having a variety of lengths; and respective bristles are positioned on the housing such that edges of the first set of the bristles and the second set of the bristles are rounded.
 4. The T-shaped brush head assembly of claim 2, wherein: the housing is cylindrical; each bristle has a respective length, such that the plurality of bristles comprises bristles having a variety of lengths; and the cross-sectional profiles of the first set of the bristles and the second set of the bristles are substantially rectangular, substantially square, substantially circular, substantially ovoid, substantially triangular, substantially hexagonal, or substantially octagonal.
 5. The T-shaped brush head assembly of claim 1, wherein the handle comprises elastomer, such that the handle is resiliently flexible.
 6. The T-shaped brush head assembly of claim 5, wherein the handle comprises a first section and a second section, the first section extends substantially linearly from the second end of the housing, the second section extends angularly from the first section.
 7. The T-shaped brush head assembly of claim 6, wherein the second section comprises a conical segment distal from the first section, wherein the conical segment is configured to deter slippage of the hand of the user from the handle.
 8. The T-shaped brush head assembly of claim 1, wherein: the housing is cylindrical; the first set of the bristles and the second set of the bristles each have a cross-sectional profile, the cross-sectional profiles are substantially rectangular, substantially square, substantially circular, substantially ovoid, substantially triangular, substantially hexagonal, or substantially octagonal, each bristle has a respective length, such that the plurality of bristles comprises bristles having a variety of lengths; the handle comprises elastomer, such that the handle is resiliently flexible; the handle comprises a first section and a second section, the first section extends substantially linearly from the second end of the housing, the second section extends angularly from the first section; and the second section comprises a conical segment distal from the first section, wherein the conical segment is configured to deter slippage of the hand of the user from the handle.
 9. The T-shaped brush head assembly of claim 8, wherein: the cross-sectional profiles of the first set of the bristles and the second set of the bristles are substantially rectangular or substantially square; and respective bristles are positioned on the housing such that edges of the first set of the bristles and the second set of the bristles are rounded.
 10. A method of cleaning a surface comprising the steps of: providing a T-shaped brush head assembly comprising: a brush head comprising: a housing, and a plurality of bristles attached to and extending from the housing, the plurality of bristles comprising a first set of bristles and a second set of bristles positioned proximate to a first end and a second end of the housing, respectively, the first set of the bristles being volumetrically larger than the second set of the bristles, such that the brush head is substantially T-shaped, and a handle attached to and extending from the second end of the housing; grasping the handle in a hand of a user; and manipulating the brush head on a surface such that the bristles clean the surface.
 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the first set of the bristles and the second set of the bristles each have a cross-sectional profile, the cross-sectional profiles are substantially rectangular, substantially square, substantially circular, substantially ovoid, substantially triangular, substantially hexagonal, or substantially octagonal.
 12. The T-shaped brush head assembly of claim 11, wherein: the cross-sectional profiles of the first set of the bristles and the second set of the bristles are substantially rectangular or substantially square; each bristle has a respective length, such that the plurality of bristles comprises bristles having a variety of lengths; and respective bristles are positioned on the housing such that edges of the first set of the bristles and the second set of the bristles are rounded.
 13. The method of claim 11, wherein: the housing is cylindrical; each bristle has a respective length, such that the plurality of bristles comprises bristles having a variety of lengths; and the cross-sectional profiles of the first set of the bristles and the second set of the bristles are substantially rectangular, substantially square, substantially circular, substantially ovoid, substantially triangular, substantially hexagonal, or substantially octagonal.
 14. The method of claim 10, wherein the handle comprises elastomer, such that the handle is resiliently flexible.
 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the handle comprises a first section and a second section, the first section extends substantially linearly from the second end of the housing, the second section extends angularly from the first section.
 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the second section comprises a conical segment distal from the first section, wherein the conical segment is configured to deter slippage of the hand of the user from the handle. 